February 2013 • Upper Bucks Free Press •
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~Obituaries~
Wenhold. Winfield R. Stevens, 96, of Quakertown died January 6, 2013 in Phoebe Richland Health Care Center, Richlandtown. He was the husband of the late Esther (Cope) Stevens. Born in Souderton, he was the son of the late Vincent 7 Rith ( Gerhart) Stevens. Prior to his retirement, he worked for the former Martin Century Farms in Lansdale. He was a lifetime member of the Shiloh Lodge #558 & AM in Lansdale and a lifetime member of the Lehigh Valley Consistory. Winfield was a member of the North Penn Shrine Club, the Raja Shrine of Blandon, the Tall Cedars of Lebanon Friendship Forest 146, great Swamp Fish & Game, Quakertown Senior Center, and AARP. He served his country proudly in the US Navy during WWII, and was a member of the Quakertown American Legion Post 242 and the John Rivers Memorial VFW Post 11322 in Quakertown. He was also a member of the First United Church of Christ in Quakertown. Survived by nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his brother, John, and sister, Fern Palmarozza. Earlin J. Wenhold, 95, formerly of Milford Square, passed away peacefully on January 13 at Phoebe Richland Health Care Center where he resided. He was the husband of the late Ruth (Tomlinson) Wenhold. Born in Milford Square on December 12, 1917, he was the son of the late Raymond and Katie (Kline) Wenhold. He was a US Army veteran, serving during WWII, a member of the Quakertown American Legion Post 242, the former Quakertown Moose Lodge #1622, the North Penn Gun Club, and a former member of Milford Township Volunteer Fire Company. Earlin is survived by a daughter, Eileen Balliet; a brother, Clifford Wenhold (Nancy); a stepson, Dr. Thomas Greisamer (Melon); two grandchildren, Tom Smith (Teresa), and Linda McGourney (Michael); five great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; his niece, Darianne Fitch (Gregg); and a nephew, Keith Wenhold; three step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren. Rachel Adamczyk, 82, of Villas, NJ died January 13 in Capre Regional Medical Center, NJ. She was the wife of the late George Adamczyk. Born in Richlandtown, she was the daughter of the late W. Raymond & Ethel (Sterner) Hinkle. She is survived by her children, George of Catasaqua, Lauren Longacre and her husband, Steve, of Phoenixville, Michele of Philadelphia, and Blake and his wife, Maria, of Reading. Seven grandchildren, Charissa Stork, Dawn Leathers, Bart, Shaun, Lucas, Isabella, and Corinna. Three great-grandchildren, Candace, Avaleigh, and Raelle. She was predeceased by her son, William, a brother, Willaim, and sister, Doris Meyers. Esther M. Shelly, 81, of Quakertown died January 18 in her home. She was the wife of Donald Shelly. They were married 51 years last November. Born in Sellersville, she was the daughter of the later Lewis & Elma (Wolfe) Roberts. She enjoyed spending time at Spor’s General Store in Trumbauersville. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Donald, and his wife, Jean; a brother, Lewis, and two sisters, Marion Markley and Shirley Schnable. Six grandchildren, Samantha, Nicole, Paige, Dayna, David, and Jessica. She was predeceased by her son Douglas and brother Arthur. James Blase, 51, of Ottsville died January 19 in Grand View Hospital. Born in Abington, he was the son of the late George & Lillian (Koons) Blase. He was a roofer. He is survived by four sisters, Barbara Preston, Georgine Mills, Rosemary Frum, and Elizabeth Nelson; and three brothers, Joseph, Robert, and Thomas. Robert H. Bealer, 97, of Quakertown died January 20 in Belle Haven Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Lillian (Fedorowicz) Bealer and companion of the late Gloria Millikan. Born in Tylersport, he was the son of the late Robert & Mabel (Hunsberger) Bealer. He was a proud member of the Voters Hall of Fame, having voted in every election for the past 76 years.He held lifetime memberships in the Loyal Order of the Moose and the Great Swamp Fish, Game, and Forestry Association. Robert served as a First Sgt. In the CCC’s from 1932 – 1935 and was a US Army veteran serving during WWII. He was also a member of the
Quakertown American Legion Post #242. He is survived by his children, Robert (Ruth) of Las Vegas, Barbara Wolfgang (Paul) of York, and Bonnie Fachet of Quakertown. Nine grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Nicholas Kurlowich, Jr., 85, of Milford Square died January 20 in LifeQuest Nursing Center. He was the husband of the late Evelyn (Vilches) Kurlowich. Born in Hilltown, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Xenia (Warich) Kurlowich. He is survived by two sons, Allen (Debbie) of Sellersville, Edward (Debbie) of Quakertown; four daughters, Grace Anderson (Andrew) of Perkasie, Joanna Dyer (Fred) of Hatfield, Sarah Honnen (Buck Miller) of Line Lexington, and Mary Lou Greenberg of Berwick; a stepdaughter, Gloriana Sewell (Gene) of Milford Square; nine grandchildren, eight greatgrandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and three step-great-grandchildren. Betty Medve, 95, of Richlandtown died January 20 in Phoebe Richland Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late John J. Medve, Jr. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Mary (Odessy) Bahry. Betty enjoyed sewing, cooking, and gardening. She is survived by her son Jack and his wife, Bonnie, and her daughter Connie Butcher and her husband, Mike, all of Coopersburg; her brother Mike Bahry and his wife, Marie, of Richlandtown; one granddaughter, Gwen Nice, and her husband, Troy; three step-grandsons and five stepgreat-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother John and sister Anne. Arlene White, 93, formerly of Quakertown passed away on January 21 at Phoebe Richland Health Care Center where she resided. She was the wife of the late Leonard White. Born in Meyersville, PA, she was the daughter of the late William & Katie (Saeger) Becker. She was a 1937 graduate of Quakertown High School and a former employee of Tropic Ardens Florist where she designed wedding bouquets and corsages. Being an accomplished seamstress, she sewed her own clothes and did alterations for others. Arlene is survived by her son Kenneth (Diane) of Quakertown and her daughter Diane of Berwyn; her geanddaughter Janel Kinlaw (Patrick) of Oakton, VA; and twin great-granddaughters, Audrey and Lucy. She was predeceased by her brother William Becker and sister Ruth Wonsidler and her husband Enos. Howard E. Brandis, Jr. , 63, of Quakertown died January 21 in Grand View Hospital. He was the husband of Rosemarie (Koten) Brandis. They were married 41 years last September. Born in Lansdale, he was the son of the late Howard & Martha (Ocotny) Brandis. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Spinnerstown. In addition to his wife, Howard is survived by a son, Thomas Jay, and his wife, Jennifer, of Quakertown; a daughter, Rebecca Miller, and her husband, Daniel, of Coopersburg; a brother, Phil, and his wife, Rosemary, of Kansas City; four grandchildren, Morgan, Alexandra, Danielle, and Nicholas. He was predeceased by two sisters, Judy Smith and Kelly Grafton, and his grandson Cody. M. Madorra Samph, 97, of Richlandtown, died Tuesday, Jan. 29 in Phoebe-Richland Health Care Center. She was the widow of Herman Samph. She was a clerical worker in the accounting office of the Quakertown Community School District for 28 years before retiring. Born in Richlandtown, she was the daughter of the late Herbert J. and Amanda (Frankenfield) Schaffer. She was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Richlandtown where she sang on the choir for 70 years, taught Sunday school, and served as choir & Women’s Guild treasurer, Richlandtown Fire Co Auxiliary, Richlandtown Playground Assoc., Auxiliary to American Legion Post 242, and Quakertown AARP. She was a 50 year member of Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by nephews, nieces, grandnephews & grandnieces. Service, Sat., Feb 9, 10am in the Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown followed by interment in Richlandtown Union Cemetery. Memorials to St. John’s UCC or a local charity of choice.
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